You may also like The Company Gift Vouchers. A TrailProtect pad protects the sole of your foot from pointy rocks, and a Merrell Air Cushion sits under your heel to absorb impact during each strike, so you can hike or run for longer without discomfort. Ask a Question Merrell Womens MQM Flex 2 Mid GORE-TEX® Add Merrell Womens MQM Flex 2 Mid GORE-TEX® to wishlist Pin It. The FLEXconnect midsole has grooves that let it move with your foot for precise articulation, while underneath, the M Select Grip outsole helps your foot find purchase whether the trail is dry or muddy. The MQM here stands for ‘Moving Quickly in the Mountains’ and that’s exactly what you’re expected to do with these trail shoes. Merrell has used a bonding system to integrate the Gore-Tex membrane. This hybrid shoe has a waterproof, Gore-Tex membrane that seals out water from rain or splashy puddles without trapping in your perspiration. The Merrell MQM Flex 2 GTX is a very light shoe, and that low-profile trail runner styling makes it seem even more minimalist. We were sent two pairs of the new Merrell trail runners to test out and capture imagery for Instagram, however having tested these bad boys out on varied terrain, we were so impressed by the quality and comfort of the. This design features Gore’s latest Invisible Fit, which bonds the waterproof bootie to the shoe, providing seamless integration. When you're ready to increase the pace of your hikes, but not ready to commit to running trail marathons just yet, the Merrell Women's MQM Flex GTX Shoe is the gateway footwear that will get you hooked. Merrell MQM Flex 2.0 GTX Merrell’s new MQM Flex GTX 2.0, is the perfect shoe for you to enjoy in the outdoors this Summer. This review focuses on the men’s non-waterproof, low-top version of the MQM Flex 2, but we’ve also spent time testing the Gore-Tex model (140).